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Dates: during 1980-1989
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...booters proved they deserved the nod in their last two contests before UCLA, defeating Yale 1-0 to shut the Elis up, and doing the same to UConn for the New England title in its not-so-friendly confines to shut everyone else up and make them move aside...

Author: By Kevin Carter, | Title: The Little Kid Who Could | 12/6/1984 | See Source »

Moreover, it seems, academics don't like to hurt each others' feelings. To publicize the names of those being considered for a Harvard position, the argument goes would embarrass and insult those who don't get the nod...

Author: By Christopher J. Georges and Charles T. Kurzman, S | Title: Waiting for the White Smoke: A Peek at Harvard's Tenure Searches | 12/1/1984 | See Source »

Carter found time during his 85 minute presentation to joke about the lack of respect he has received since returning to Plains, Ga With a nod to Rodney Dangerfield. Carter spoke of a Trivial Pursuit question recently posed to him: "Do you know who said. When I look at my children I wished I had remained a virgin" After brief applause, Carter said. "I he answer was my mother...

Author: By David S. Hilzenrath and Michael W. Hirschorn, S | Title: Carter Says Tax Hike Pledge Hurt Mondale Victory Chances | 11/8/1984 | See Source »

Although Reagan's steel-import restriction plan does not involve direct Government expenditures, it will be costly: consumers will pay billions more for everything from automobiles to canned goods. Moreover, it may be a significant Administration nod toward protectionist trade policy (see ECONOMY & BUSINESS...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Christmas on the Hustings | 10/1/1984 | See Source »

...team--is a returning starter. He tied for the team lead in interceptions last year with three. Tarczy played in all 10 games last year, earning a starting role after John Dailey was injured at Cornell. Junior K.C. Smith (6-ft., 2-in., 195 lbs.) should get the nod at adjuster with senior Garry Leone ready to step in when needed. Junior Cecil Cox (6-ft., 1-in., 195 lbs.) will show off his great range at safety, with senior Bill Hyland backing up. Cox is one of the team's best athletes--he pitched for Harvard's league-champion...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: The Harvard Squad | 9/17/1984 | See Source »

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